Campus News

Firemen Complete Burn Training on Campus

Firemen from three districts completed a training burn on July 30 of an abandoned house on Humboldt State University property at the corner of L.K. Wood Blvd. and Granite Ave.

Arcata Firemen Train on Vacant HSU Dwelling

An aging abandoned house on Humboldt State University property at the corner of 578 Granite Avenue and L.K. Wood Boulevard, Arcata, will be burned by the Arcata Fire Department in a series of training exercises on Saturday, July 30, starting at approximately 8:30 a.m.

Online Social Work Degrees Gain Final Accreditation

Humboldt State University’s Department of Social Work has received final approval of its online degree programs from the Accrediting Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and from the Council on Social Work Education.

University Hosts Iroquois Lacrosse Camp for Local Youth

The Humboldt State University Lacrosse Club, HSU’s Center for Indian Community Development (CICD) and the NorCal Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse are hosting an Iroquois National Lacrosse clinic July 19-20 for 70 local youngsters, ages 9-18.

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Climbing Club Reaches New Heights

The 2011-2012 academic year will be the first year that the Student Climbing Coalition at HSU will be recognized as an official sports club. But that hasn’t stopped coalition members from earning national recognition.

Second Suspect Arrested for Housing Burglaries

A19-year-old Humboldt State University freshman is in custody in the Humboldt County Correctional Facility for multiple counts of allegedly burglarizing the university’s Housing offices during a four-week period in April and May.

Following $650 Million Budget Cut, CSU Trustees Approve 
Additional Tuition Increase for Fall

_The following was provided by the CSU Chancellor's Office_ (July 12, 2011) - Following Governor Brown's signing of a final budget that cuts state funding for the California State University by $650 million for 2011-12, the CSU Board of Trustees took action today to increase tuition by an additional 12 percent – or $294 per semester for full-time undergraduates - effective in the fall.  Previously, university officials had indicated if the system was cut beyond the initial $500 million reduction adopted by the legislature in March, it would be necessary to return to the board in July for tuition action.  In addition, a 10 percent or $222 per semester tuition increase for fall had already been approved by trustees last November. 

Campus Hosts Outreach for Online Social Work Programs

Humboldt State University’s Department of Social Work kicks off outreach information sessions for its online bachelor of arts and master’s in social work programs on Tuesday, July 12, at noon at the Hoopa Tribal Education Center, room three, 310 Willow Street, Hoopa, and at 3 p.m. in the Community Room of the Willow Creek Community Resource Center at 38883 California 299, Willow Creek.

CSU Faces Unprecedented Budget Cuts

The California State University received a $650 million cut to its 2011-12 budget Thursday and could face an additional $100 million reduction if state revenue forecasts are not met.

2011-12 State Budget Reduces Funding to CSU by at Least $650 Million

_The following was provided by the CSU Chancellor's Office_ The 2011-12 budget will reduce state funding to the California State University by at least $650 million and proposes an additional mid-year cut of $100 million if state revenue forecasts are not met. A $650 million cut reduces General Fund support for the university to $2.1 billion and will represent a 23 percent year over year cut to the system. An additional cut of $100 million would reduce CSU funding to $2.0 billion and represent a 27 percent year-to-year reduction in state support.

County Coroner Confirms Student Death

Officials at Humboldt State University were notified June 29 by the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office that it had positively identified a body recovered earlier in the day from the Trinity River as that of Jian Kang, 21, an exchange student who was reported swept away June 19 while attending a birthday celebration at Tish Tang Creek Campground.

California State University Issues Response to Proposed 2011-12 Budget

The following statement was provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office and can be attributed to Chancellor Charles B. Reed, California State University "This budget is a great disappointment for the California State University. It is a shame that the legislature was unable to reach a compromise that would have kept taxes at current levels and prevented further massive cuts to the public’s universities.

Student Missing After River Accident

Humboldt State University is working closely with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department concerning a missing international student who was reportedly swept away in the Trinity River across from Tish Tang Creek Campground, Hoopa, at about 4:30 p.m., Sunday, June 19. The search continues today.

New Report Urges Expanded Telemedicine for Rural Elderly

The Internet and telemedicine are part of the answer to the disproportionate health risks suffered by California's rural elderly from distance, isolation and lack of clinical services, according to a joint report by Humboldt State University's California Center for Rural Policy (CCRP) and the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

HSU Enters Talks for New Bookstore Management

Humboldt State University’s University Center has entered final negotiations to transfer management of the campus bookstore to Chicago-based Follett Corp., a 135-year old family-owned corporation that operates more than 800 college bookstores nationwide and is a wholesale book distributor for students.

CSU Employee Update

_The following was provided by the CSU Chancellor's Office_ h4. CSU Leaders Advocate Against Further Budget Cuts California State University Chancellor Charles B. Reed and more than a dozen CSU presidents and their delegations met with Gov. Jerry Brown Tuesday to advocate against further cuts to the CSU’s budget.

Emeritus Fisheries Professor George Allen: 1923-2011

Dr. George H. Allen died on May 9, 2011 at the age of 87. He was born August 16, 1923, in Kusnacht, Switzerland where his father was a U.S. Consul. His mother was a watercolor artist and avid tennis player. When George was four years old, his father was transferred to Calgary, Canada where he resided until he attended the University of Wyoming. George completed his undergraduate degree after serving three years in the United States military. He is a World War II Veteran. He completed his Master's and Doctorate studies at the University of Washington in 1956. During his last year at the "U Dub," he met and married Beverly Robinson, "that beautiful red headed woman who lived next door," and moved to Humboldt County to begin a 30+ year career at Humboldt State University (HSU) as a Fisheries professor.